Great News! Six new immigration programs in 2021
April 14, 2021—Ottawa, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), announced an innovative pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy.
Effective May 6, 2021, IRCC will begin accepting applications under the following 3 streams:
- 20,000 applications for temporary workers in health care
- 30,000 applications for temporary workers in other selected essential occupations
- 40,000 applications for international students who graduated from a Canadian institution
The streams will remain open until November 5, 2021, or until they have reached their limit. Up to 90,000 new permanent residents will be admitted under these 3 streams.
For foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with a recent credential from a Canadian post-secondary institution, the language requirement is CLB 5+.
(Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
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